Last year I started a self-love portrait series that was very short lived. I decided to start the portrait series while my grandfather was sick and he died shortly after. It took a pretty large toll on me and I found…
Weekly Self Love Challenge #12
Dance! Time to break out your dancing shoes! A big part of loving and enjoying your body is being able to use to it to do fun and active things without fear of judgment. While we are often worried that…
Weekly Self Love Challenge
Relax. In our modern society, it can be hard to take any time to relax. With busy schedules and never ending to do lists, sometimes we neglect to take time out for ourselves. An important part of self-love is realizing…
Weekly Self Love Challenge
Eat something healthy and delicious today. It’s a common misconception that people eat healthy because they want to lose weight. When someone reaches for a salad instead of a heavier option or chooses fruit over a dessert, people often will…
Weekly Self Love Challenge
Pick a mantra. When practicing self-love, negativity can sometimes sneak into our minds and try to trick us into believing that we are not worth it. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to combat this is to pick…
Weekly Self Love Challenge #8
Take a compliment graciously. Do you ever find yourself changing the subject, ignoring it completely, or even being a little mean when someone gives you a compliment? Too often I hear other women receive a genuine compliment, only to change…
Weekly Self Love Challenge #7
Be Grateful. Anyone who practices being grateful for everything they have, knows how rewarding it can be. This week, try being grateful for all the things you like about your body. For example, I love my strong legs, my arch…
Weekly Self Love Challenge #6
6. Forgive Yourself. For many people forgiveness is hard but for most people, it’s harder to forgive themself than it is to forgive others. Forgiving yourself for mistakes that you have made in your past isn’t just helpful; it is…
Weekly Self Love Challenge #5
5. Get enough sleep tonight! One of the most important factors in our health is getting a good amount of sleep every night. In our society, sleep is now treated as a luxury instead of a necessity. Women especially put…
March: A Month in Review
This month flew by and I couldn’t have asked for a better March. Before we all gear up for an amazing April, here is a look back at some of my favorite posts from the past month. ★Move over, February!…
Weekly Self Love Challenge #4
Do you have any frenemies? Time to cut ties. Look for friendship in the right places. An important part of self love is knowing that in order to be the best version of yourself, you are going to need to…
Weekly Self Love Challenge #3
Frame a picture of you that you love in a place you will see everyday. When it comes to our reflections, we are often our own worst critics. I know women who spend hours in front of the mirror…